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Born
Born March 16, at Port Conway in King George County, Virginia at the home of his maternal grandmother -
Calendar
New Calendar adopted by Great Britain and its colonies, To bring calendar in line with solar year, 11 days added; new year begins in January rather than March -
Madison Trade Crusade
The second session of the First United States Congress convenes in New York. During this session, James Madison will begin his twenty-year crusade to force British trade concessions through discriminatory tariffs on British goods. -
Married a Widow
James Madison married Dolley Payne Todd -
James Madison delivers a report regarding British interference and impressment of sailors.
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Impressment
James Madison delivers report concerning British interference and impressment of sailors causing anti-British feelings to arise. -
Madison Elected
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The Supreme Court ruled that the power of the federal government is greater than that of any individual state.
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Madison Becomes President
4th president of the Untied States -
Colombia declared independence from Spain
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President Attacks Little Belt
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Louisiana Becomes a State
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War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire -
White House Burned
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The Star Spangled Banner
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Battle of New Orleans
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Madison Declares War Over
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Indiana Becomes a State
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End of Madisons Presidency
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Madison Dies
